Councillor Christopher Wellbelove

London Marathon – at the finishing line

After watching the London Marathon for years on TV, I was delighted to be invited to a breakfast reception, followed by viewing the finishing line as the winners crossed it.

Mayor of Lambeth with the Mayor of Southwark and the Mayors Consort Anne Sassoon

When we were led to our seats I couldn’t believe quite how close we were to the finishing line, positioned just meters away where we joined the Lord Mayor of Westminster and Mayor of Southwark.

Samuel Wanjiru, Winner of the 2009 London Marathon, seconds before he crosses the finish line

It was a great day, and to be so close to the finishing line was a great privalage. Congratulations to the many thousands who took part in the race earning huge amounts of money for charities across the country.